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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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