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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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