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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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