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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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