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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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