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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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