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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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