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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key 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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