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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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