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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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