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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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