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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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