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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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