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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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