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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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