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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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