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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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