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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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