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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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