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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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