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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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