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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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