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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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