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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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