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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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