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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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