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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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