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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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