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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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