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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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