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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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