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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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