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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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