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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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