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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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