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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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