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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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