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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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