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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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