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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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