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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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