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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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