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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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