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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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