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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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