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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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