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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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