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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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