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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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