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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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