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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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