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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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