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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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