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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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