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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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