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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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