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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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