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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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