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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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