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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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