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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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