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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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