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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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