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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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