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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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