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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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