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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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