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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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