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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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