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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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