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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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