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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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