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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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