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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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