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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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