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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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