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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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