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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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