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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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