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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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