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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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