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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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