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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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