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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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