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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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