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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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