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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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