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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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