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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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