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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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