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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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