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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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