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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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