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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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