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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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