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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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