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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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