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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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