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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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