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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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