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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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