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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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