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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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