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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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