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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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