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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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