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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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