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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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