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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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