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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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