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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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