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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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