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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major 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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