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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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