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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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