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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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