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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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