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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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