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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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