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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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