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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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