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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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