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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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