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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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