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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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