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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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