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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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