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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education