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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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