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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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