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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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