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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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