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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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