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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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