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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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