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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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