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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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