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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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