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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies 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 organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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