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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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