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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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