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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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