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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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