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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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