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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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