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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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