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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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