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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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