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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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