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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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