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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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