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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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