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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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