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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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