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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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