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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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