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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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