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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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