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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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