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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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