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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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