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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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