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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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