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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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