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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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