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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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