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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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