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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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