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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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