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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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