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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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