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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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