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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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