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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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