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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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