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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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