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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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