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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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