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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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