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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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