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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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