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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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