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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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