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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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