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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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