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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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