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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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