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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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