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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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