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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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