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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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