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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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