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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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