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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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