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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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