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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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