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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies 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 teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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