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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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