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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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