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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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