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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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