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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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