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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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