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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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