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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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