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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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