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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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