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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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