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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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