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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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