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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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