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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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