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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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