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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by 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 certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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