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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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