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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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