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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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