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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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