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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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