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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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