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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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