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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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