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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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