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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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