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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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