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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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