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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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