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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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