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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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