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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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