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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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