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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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