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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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