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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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