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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies 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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