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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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