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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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