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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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