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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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