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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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