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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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