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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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