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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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