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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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