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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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