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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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