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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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