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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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