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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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