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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies 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 we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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