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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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