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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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