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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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