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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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