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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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