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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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