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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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