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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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