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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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