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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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