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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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