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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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