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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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