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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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