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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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