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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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