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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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