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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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