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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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