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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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