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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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