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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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