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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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