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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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