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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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