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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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