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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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