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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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