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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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