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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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