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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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