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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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