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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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