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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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