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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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