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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies 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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