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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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