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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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