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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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