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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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