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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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