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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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