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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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