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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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