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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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