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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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