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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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