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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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