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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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