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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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