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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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