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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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