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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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