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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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