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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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