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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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