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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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