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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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