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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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