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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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