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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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