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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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