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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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