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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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