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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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