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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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