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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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