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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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