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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources