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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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