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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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