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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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