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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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