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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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