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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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