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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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