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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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