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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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