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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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