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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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