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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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