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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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