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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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