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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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