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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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