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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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