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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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