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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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