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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key 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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