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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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