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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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