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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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