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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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