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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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