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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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