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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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