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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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