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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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