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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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