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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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