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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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