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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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