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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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