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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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