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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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