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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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