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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the 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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