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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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