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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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