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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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