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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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