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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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