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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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