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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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