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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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