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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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