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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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