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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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