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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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