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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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