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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important 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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