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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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