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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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