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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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