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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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