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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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