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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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