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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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