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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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