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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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