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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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