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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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