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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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