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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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