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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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