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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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