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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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