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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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