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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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