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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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