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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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