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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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