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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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