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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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