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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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