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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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