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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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