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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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