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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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