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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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