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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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