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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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