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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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