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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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