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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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