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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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