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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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