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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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