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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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