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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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