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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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