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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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