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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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