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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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