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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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