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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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