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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major 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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