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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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