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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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