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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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