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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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