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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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