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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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