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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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