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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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