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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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