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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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