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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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