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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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