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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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