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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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