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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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