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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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