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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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