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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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