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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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