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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates 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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