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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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