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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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