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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources