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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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