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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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