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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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