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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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