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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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