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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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