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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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