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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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