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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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