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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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