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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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