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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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