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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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