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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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