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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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