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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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