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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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