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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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