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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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