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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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