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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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