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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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