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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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