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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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