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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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