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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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