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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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