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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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