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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by 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 participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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