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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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