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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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