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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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