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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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