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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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