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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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