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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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