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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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