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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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