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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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