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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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