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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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