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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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