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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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