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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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