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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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