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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models 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 deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes 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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