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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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