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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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