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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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