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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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