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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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