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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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