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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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