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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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