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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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