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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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