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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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