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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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