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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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