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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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