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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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