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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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