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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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