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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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