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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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