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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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