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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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