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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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