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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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