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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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