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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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