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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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